Its Holi the Indian festival of colors and I’ve got for you a traditional dessert called Pua that has been a staple in our family for many many years. This dish comes from the states of Bihar and West Bengal in India and tastes heavenly! In simplified terms it’s a fried version of a banana pancake without the eggs and baking powder. Mom makes this on Holi every year along with a multitude of other delicacies synonymous with this festival and I love it!
The distinctive sweet anise flavor from the fennel combined with the bananas,nuts and coconut, this dessert is a culinary delight of epic proportion.The soft fluffy dumpling like texture is addictive and you just can’t stop at one! It’s not overly sweet like the Malpua which is a different and a more common version of the Pua where the pua is soaked in sugar syrup after its fried.
The process starts with mixing the batter and leaving it to rest for a few minutes before frying. The bananas are added at the last minute since you don’t want it to turn brown.The soft melt-in-your-mouth Pua with bits of nuts,coconut and fennel is just what you want for Holi!!They taste great warm or chilled and loved by kids and adults alike. Enjoy and wishing you all a HAPPY HOLI!
Here are some other Holi delicacies that you can try!
Kathal Shami Kebabs (Jackfruit Kebabs)
Hara Bhara Kebab
Aloo Gobhi
Rasgulla
Ricotta Burfi
Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour- 1 1/2 cups
- Fennel Seeds-2 tsp
- Bananas-2(mashed)
- Whole Milk-1 1/2 cups (plus a little more as required)
- Sugar-3/4 cup
- Chopped nuts (cashews or pistachios) -handful
- Finely Chopped or grated coconut (optional)-2 tbsp
- Oil to deep fry
Instructions
- In a deep mixing bowl mix the flour,fennel,sugar,nuts and coconut (if using) with a whisk until nicely mixed and no lumps remain. If the batter is too thick add a little milk and mix again.Leave it aside for 30 mins.
- Add the mashed banana just before frying and mix well.
- Heat around 2 cups of oil in a deep frying pan on medium high.You can tell when its ready by dropping a pinch of the batter.If it immediately rises to the top the oil is ready.Be very careful since its hot.
- Take a small round ladle and drop about half a ladle of batter at a time.Do not spread.
- Flip it gently using a slotted spatula and let it puff up.Cook for about 2-3 minutes on low heat on each side so that it cooks evenly.
- Transfer onto a tray lined with paper towel.Also if desired press each pua in between paper towels once they are cooler to touch to drain out excess oil.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Love indian desi foods, specially dishes made on special events.
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Well, these are different. I’ve never had anything like this and just love what I’m seeing. Bananas, pistachios and coconut sound like a great combination to me.
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